American Montessori Society Inc
Head of School
American Montessori Society Inc, Normal, Illinois, United States, 61761
Ronald Knox Montessori School (RKMS)
is seeking a qualified candidate for its Head of School position beginning in the summer of 2025.
About the School:
Adjacent to a beautiful, peaceful, 14-acre public park in the heart of Wilmette, Illinois, RKMS serves 135 students in seven programs: Parent-Infant through Kindergarten. The split-level building houses well-equipped Montessori environments, a multipurpose room, and meeting and workspaces for adults. Natural light flows into all the classrooms.
A tenured, passionate, and highly trained staff of Montessori educators serve the children of RKMS with credentialed Montessori educators in each of the environments. A strong administrative team includes admissions, accounting, and IT support. The school is supported by an invested, caring, not-for-profit board and has an operating budget of $1.5 million with healthy reserves. Tuition revenues support the operations of the school. The school owns the building, maintaining a low-interest loan for past building expansion and enhancements.
RKMS’ commitment to quality education is evidenced in its excellent reputation and adherence to school accreditation standards set by the American Montessori Society (AMS). RKMS is also affiliated with the Illinois Coalition of Non-public Schools and a member of the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools (AIMS). RKMS has remained true to its vision of providing a school culture where the development of the whole child matters and where children cultivate independent thinking and a true love of learning.
About the Head of School Position:
The next Head of School (HOS) will be joining an established, successful, 61-year-old Montessori school with an exciting outlook for the future. They must be skilled at building trust and relationships to cultivate a strong and respected voice in Montessori pedagogy, school leadership, and recognition in the greater Wilmette community. A commitment to high-quality, early childhood Montessori education, building on the legacy and accomplishments of the school to date, and honoring the dedication of the board, faculty, and parents is essential for the new HOS.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Montessori educator who is well-versed in the oversight and accountability of running a Montessori school. RKMS’ new HOS must be a strategic thinker who can communicate a clear vision for the school in partnership with the Board, execute the steps to get there, and effectively obtain support and buy-in from the faculty and community to join in that vision. A HOS who is knowledgeable and implements best practices in Montessori supported by contemporary education is important.
Personality traits that will serve the new HOS well include: passionate, compassionate, articulate, integrity, supportive, transparent, present, communicative, welcoming, trustworthy, a mentor, a guide, embody grace and courtesy, firm, a decision maker, and organized.
Application Process:
Interested candidates will submit the following documents via email to
Carla Hofland , Consultant,
Metro Consulting Services
no later than September 16, 2024:
Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee expressing interest in and detailing qualifications for the position
A current resume
A statement of educational leadership philosophy (1-2 pages)
Two examples of writing on a school or educational topic (can be school newsletter/communications)
Five references (including email addresses and telephone numbers) that can be contacted confidentially
Other documents/media may be required later in the process
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is seeking a qualified candidate for its Head of School position beginning in the summer of 2025.
About the School:
Adjacent to a beautiful, peaceful, 14-acre public park in the heart of Wilmette, Illinois, RKMS serves 135 students in seven programs: Parent-Infant through Kindergarten. The split-level building houses well-equipped Montessori environments, a multipurpose room, and meeting and workspaces for adults. Natural light flows into all the classrooms.
A tenured, passionate, and highly trained staff of Montessori educators serve the children of RKMS with credentialed Montessori educators in each of the environments. A strong administrative team includes admissions, accounting, and IT support. The school is supported by an invested, caring, not-for-profit board and has an operating budget of $1.5 million with healthy reserves. Tuition revenues support the operations of the school. The school owns the building, maintaining a low-interest loan for past building expansion and enhancements.
RKMS’ commitment to quality education is evidenced in its excellent reputation and adherence to school accreditation standards set by the American Montessori Society (AMS). RKMS is also affiliated with the Illinois Coalition of Non-public Schools and a member of the Association of Illinois Montessori Schools (AIMS). RKMS has remained true to its vision of providing a school culture where the development of the whole child matters and where children cultivate independent thinking and a true love of learning.
About the Head of School Position:
The next Head of School (HOS) will be joining an established, successful, 61-year-old Montessori school with an exciting outlook for the future. They must be skilled at building trust and relationships to cultivate a strong and respected voice in Montessori pedagogy, school leadership, and recognition in the greater Wilmette community. A commitment to high-quality, early childhood Montessori education, building on the legacy and accomplishments of the school to date, and honoring the dedication of the board, faculty, and parents is essential for the new HOS.
The ideal candidate is an experienced Montessori educator who is well-versed in the oversight and accountability of running a Montessori school. RKMS’ new HOS must be a strategic thinker who can communicate a clear vision for the school in partnership with the Board, execute the steps to get there, and effectively obtain support and buy-in from the faculty and community to join in that vision. A HOS who is knowledgeable and implements best practices in Montessori supported by contemporary education is important.
Personality traits that will serve the new HOS well include: passionate, compassionate, articulate, integrity, supportive, transparent, present, communicative, welcoming, trustworthy, a mentor, a guide, embody grace and courtesy, firm, a decision maker, and organized.
Application Process:
Interested candidates will submit the following documents via email to
Carla Hofland , Consultant,
Metro Consulting Services
no later than September 16, 2024:
Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee expressing interest in and detailing qualifications for the position
A current resume
A statement of educational leadership philosophy (1-2 pages)
Two examples of writing on a school or educational topic (can be school newsletter/communications)
Five references (including email addresses and telephone numbers) that can be contacted confidentially
Other documents/media may be required later in the process
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